So-called death drivers behind a four-car smash which hospitalised an eight-year-old girl must be taken off the streets, an MLA has said.

Horrified witnesses told how one car raced through a red light before smashing into three other vehicles and flipping onto its roof.

Police today confirmed the car had been stolen in West Belfast just prior to the Falls Road crash.

A Sinn Fein MLA urged anybody with information to help catch the culprits.

Fra McCann said: “I spoke to a number of local people to establish fully what had happened, further seeking information that could lead to those responsible being held to account for their reckless actions.

“Four people were injured and taken to hospital, however, this could have easily been four fatalities, if not more.

“My thoughts are with those injured and I offer my support in anyway to them over the coming days if needs be.

“Those responsible have absolutely no place in our communities. If anyone has any information on death drivers, whether on those involved tonight or on other occasions, come forward to me.

“I offer complete confidentially. We need to work collectively to get them off our streets, we shouldn’t show them any empathy whatsoever.”

Police are continuing to investigate the incident on Monday night.

Investigators said the silver Vauxhall Zafira had been stolen during a creeper burglary in nearby Servia Street, before colliding with three other vehicles close to Broadway at around 8pm.

At least three males in their late teens or early 20s were spotted running from the Zafira immediately after the collision.

Several people, including an eight-year-old girl, were taken to hospital for treatment however none of their injuries were described as serious or life threatening.

Inspector Kelly Moore appealed for anyone with information, or who can identify the individuals who fled the scene, to contact police on the non-emergency number 101.